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David Ralston 1760–1849 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Nov 1760

Birth Location: Harrisburg, Rockingham, Virginia

Death Date: 5 Jun 1849

Death Location: Rockingham County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: David Sr

Mother: Ann Dickson

Spouse(s): Sarah Henton, Sara Hinton

Children(s): William Jr, Silas Rolston, David Rolston, Hester Rolston, Jacob Rolston, Sarah Rolston, Ruth Rolstone, Benjamine Rolston, David Rolstone, Joseph Rolston, Sarah Rolston, Ann Rolstone, Benjamin Rolston, Anna Rolston, Silas Rolstone, Hester Rolstone, Ruth Rolston, Elenor Rolstone, David Rolston, Hester Rolston, Jacob Rolston, Sarah Rolston, Ruth Rolstone, Benjamine Rolston, David Rolstone, Joseph Rolston, Sarah Rolston, Ann Rolstone, Benjamin Rolston, Anna Rolston, Silas Rolstone, Hester Rolstone, Ruth Rolston, Elenor Rolstone, David Rolston, Hester Rolston, Jacob Rolston, Sarah Rolston, Ruth Rolstone, Benjamine Rolston, David Rolstone, Joseph Rolston, Sarah Rolston, Ann Rolstone, Benjamin Rolston, Anna Rolston, Silas Rolstone, Hester Rolstone, Ruth Rolston, Elenor Rolstone

The story of David Ralston began in 1760 in Harrisburg, Rockingham, Virginia. In 1810, David Ralston resided in Harrisonburg, Rockingham, Virginia, United States. David Ralston married Sara Henton Or Hinton, Sarah Sallie Henton, and had children including Ann Rolstone, Anna Rolston, Benjamin Fielding Rolston, Benjamine Fielding Rolston, David H Rolston, David Jr Rolstone, Elenor Rolstone, Hester Hettie Rolstone, Hester Hettie Rolston, Jacob M Rolston, Joseph Jesse Rolston, Ruth M Rolston, Ruth M Rolstone, Sarah Sally Rolston, Sarah Sally Rolston, Silas Henton Rolstone, Silas Hinton Rolston, William H Rolston Jr. David Ralston passed away in 1849 in Rockingham County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of David Ralston began in 1760 in Harrisburg, Rockingham, Virginia.
  • In 1810, David Ralston resided in Harrisonburg, Rockingham, Virginia, United States.
  • David Ralston married Sara Henton Or Hinton, Sarah Sallie Henton, and had children including Ann Rolstone, Anna Rolston, Benjamin Fielding Rolston, Benjamine Fielding Rolston, David H Rolston, David Jr Rolstone, Elenor Rolstone, Hester Hettie Rolstone, Hester Hettie Rolston, Jacob M Rolston, Joseph Jesse Rolston, Ruth M Rolston, Ruth M Rolstone, Sarah Sally Rolston, Sarah Sally Rolston, Silas Henton Rolstone, Silas Hinton Rolston, William H Rolston Jr.
  • David Ralston passed away in 1849 in Rockingham County, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

David Ralston's Ancestors

Self
David Ralston
1760–1849
Birth Place: Harrisburg, Rockingham, Virginia
Parents
David Rolston Sr
1734–1802
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Ann (Bolling (or)) Dickson
1728–1779
Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Eleanor Botetort
1712–1767
Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

David Ralston's Descendants

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David Ralston (26 Nov 1760–5 Jun 1849) m. Sarah ("Sallie") Henton (abt 1763–05 Jun 1846) m. Sara (Henton Or) Hinton (1747–1806)
  1. 1. William (H Rolston) Jr 1790–1847 m. Catherine Chrisman 1799–1860
    1. 1. Margret (C.) Rolston 1823–1892 m. Henry (White) OLIVER 1816–1873
      1. 1. David (Henry) Oliver 1852–1903 m. Catherine Wicker 1850–1892
        1. 1. David (Edge Ed) Oliver 1882–1946 m. Minnie (Alexander) Buckalew 1884–1927
        2. 2. Arch (William) Oliver 1875–1934
        3. 3. Homer (Burnette) Oliver 1900–1958
        4. 4. Flora Oliver 1873–
        5. 5. Vada (Jean) Fletcher 1902–1983
        6. 6. J.H. Oliver 1871–1872
        7. 7. William (Arch) OLIVER 1875–1934 m. Clady (Belle) OLIVER 1883–1958
      2. 2. Eliza (F) Oliver 1866–1889 m. George (Lewis) Whitt 1855–1935
        1. 1. William (Ira) Whitt 1884–1961
        2. 2. Lanora (Gray) Yandell 1881–1946
        3. 3. Lindsay (G) Whitt 1886–1912
        4. 4. Essie (Mae) Walker 1888–1964
        5. 5. Henry (Thomas) Whitt 1883–1919
      3. 3. William (Forrest) Oliver 1862–1916 m. Mary Oliver 1863–1940 m. Mary (Frances) Oliver 1864–1940
        1. 1. Carrie Oliver 1887–1960
        2. 2. Arthur (B.) Oliver 1896–1896
        3. 3. William (Ray) Oliver 1893–1965
        4. 4. Sudie Oliver 1889–1964
        5. 5. Addie (C) Oliver 1892–
        6. 6. Nonie Oliver 1885–
      4. 4. Columbus (W) Oliver 1859–1861
  2. 2. Silas (Hinton) Rolston 1798–1867
  3. 3. David (H) Rolston 1804–1877
  4. 4. Hester (Hettie) Rolston 1785–1827
  5. 5. Jacob (M) Rolston 1795–1845
  6. 6. Sarah (Sally) Rolston 1806–1846
  7. 7. Ruth (M) Rolstone 1793–1847
  8. 8. Benjamine (Fielding) Rolston 1802–1886
  9. 9. David (Jr) Rolstone 1804–1877
  10. 10. Joseph (Jesse) Rolston 1788–1870
  11. 11. Sarah ((Sally)) Rolston 1806–1846
  12. 12. Ann Rolstone 1786–1812
  13. 13. Benjamin (Fielding) Rolston 1802–1886
  14. 14. Anna Rolston 1786–1812 m. William (H. Hopkins) (66yr,10m,1d) 1777–1843
    1. 1. John (Hinton) Hopkins 1809–1869
    2. 2. David (Ralston) Hopkins 1807–1882
    3. 3. Archibald Hopkins 1806–1874
    4. 4. Anne (Ralston) Hopkins 1812–1812
  15. 15. Silas (Henton) Rolstone 1798–1867
  16. 16. Hester ((Hettie)) Rolstone 1782–1827
  17. 17. Ruth (M) Rolston 1793–1847
  18. 18. Elenor Rolstone 1798–1860
  19. 19. David (H) Rolston 1804–1877
  20. 20. Hester (Hettie) Rolston 1785–1827
  21. 21. Jacob (M) Rolston 1795–1845
  22. 22. Sarah (Sally) Rolston 1806–1846
  23. 23. Ruth (M) Rolstone 1793–1847
  24. 24. Benjamine (Fielding) Rolston 1802–1886
  25. 25. David (Jr) Rolstone 1804–1877
  26. 26. Joseph (Jesse) Rolston 1788–1870
  27. 27. Sarah ((Sally)) Rolston 1806–1846
  28. 28. Ann Rolstone 1786–1812
  29. 29. Benjamin (Fielding) Rolston 1802–1886
  30. 30. Anna Rolston 1786–1812
  31. 31. Silas (Henton) Rolstone 1798–1867
  32. 32. Hester ((Hettie)) Rolstone 1782–1827
  33. 33. Ruth (M) Rolston 1793–1847
  34. 34. Elenor Rolstone 1798–1860
  35. 35. David (H) Rolston 1804–1877
  36. 36. Hester (Hettie) Rolston 1785–1827
  37. 37. Jacob (M) Rolston 1795–1845
  38. 38. Sarah (Sally) Rolston 1806–1846
  39. 39. Ruth (M) Rolstone 1793–1847
  40. 40. Benjamine (Fielding) Rolston 1802–1886
  41. 41. David (Jr) Rolstone 1804–1877
  42. 42. Joseph (Jesse) Rolston 1788–1870
  43. 43. Sarah ((Sally)) Rolston 1806–1846
  44. 44. Ann Rolstone 1786–1812
  45. 45. Benjamin (Fielding) Rolston 1802–1886
  46. 46. Anna Rolston 1786–1812
  47. 47. Silas (Henton) Rolstone 1798–1867
  48. 48. Hester ((Hettie)) Rolstone 1782–1827
  49. 49. Ruth (M) Rolston 1793–1847
  50. 50. Elenor Rolstone 1798–1860

David Ralston's Timeline

9 Records

1760
26 Nov 1760
Birth of David Ralston in Harrisburg, Rockingham, Virginia
Harrisburg, Rockingham, Virginia
1783
18 Jan 1783
Age 23
David Ralston was married in Rockingham County, Virgina
Rockingham County, Virgina
1810
1810
Age 50
David Ralston resided here in Harrisonburg, Rockingham, Virginia, United States
Harrisonburg, Rockingham, Virginia, United States
1820
1820
Age 60
David Ralston resided here in Rockingham, Virginia, United States
Rockingham, Virginia, United States
1830
1830
Age 70
David Ralston resided here in Rockingham, Virginia, USA
Rockingham, Virginia, USA
1833
1833-1849
Age 73
David Ralston resided here in Virginia, USA
Virginia, USA
1840
1840
Age 80
David Ralston resided here in Rockingham, Virginia, USA
Rockingham, Virginia, USA
1849
5 Jun 1849
Age 89
Death of David Ralston in Rockingham County, Virgina
Rockingham County, Virgina
1850
1850
Age 90
David Ralston resided here in Rockingham, Virginia, USA
Rockingham, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Nov 1760
    Event Place: Harrisburg, Rockingham, Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Rockingham, Virginia; Roll: 974; Page: 41b
    [4] 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Rockingham, Virginia; Roll: 577; Page: 99; Family History Library Film: 0029692
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 18 Jan 1783
    Event Place: Rockingham County, Virgina

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Harrisonburg, Rockingham, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Harrisonburg, Rockingham, Virginia; Roll: 67; Page: 150; Image: 00213; Family History Library Film: 0181427

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Rockingham, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Rockingham, Virginia; Page: 160; NARA Roll: M33_139; Image: 175

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Rockingham, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Rockingham, Virginia; Series: M19; Roll: 199; Page: 256; Family History Library Film: 0029678

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1833-1849
    Event Place: Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pensioners, 1801-1815, 1818-1872, The National Archives; Washington, D.C.; Ledgers of Payments, 1818-1872, to U.S. Pensioners Under Acts of 1818 Through 1858 From Records of the Office of the Third Auditor of the Treasury; Record Group Title: Records of the Accounting Officers of the Depar

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Rockingham, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index
    [2] 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Rockingham, Virginia; Roll: 577; Page: 99; Family History Library Film: 0029692

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Rockingham, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Rockingham, Virginia; Roll: 974; Page: 41b

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Jun 1849
    Event Place: Rockingham County, Virgina
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Rockingham County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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